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Cheesecake vs. Saltine cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Cheesecake and Saltine cracker

  • Saltine cracker is richer than Cheesecake in Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Folate, and Manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Saltine cracker is 89% higher.

Food types used in this article are Cheesecake commercially prepared and Crackers, saltines, fat-free, low-sodium.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 15% 7.9% 24% 6.7% 14% 40% 57% 18% 28%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 6.6% 10% 290% 48% 26% 48% 111% 83% 117%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +131.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -48.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +136.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +27.8%
Contains more IronIron +1125.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +625%
Contains more ZincZinc +84.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +21.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +355%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +311.5%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 1.3% 33% 11% 15% 7% 45% 3.7% 34% 12% 21% 11% 14% 25%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 2.4% 0% 130% 136% 107% 23% 20% 0% 12% 93% 11%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +46.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +134.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1750%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +205.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2830.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +63.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +11.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +588.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 23% 26% 46%
Protein: 5.5 g
Fats: 22.5 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 45.6 g
Other: 0.9 g
11% 82% 3% 2%
Protein: 10.5 g
Fats: 1.6 g
Carbs: 82.3 g
Water: 3.4 g
Other: 2.2 g
Contains more FatsFats +1306.3%
Contains more WaterWater +1241.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +90.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +222.7%
Contains more OtherOther +144.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
49% 43% 8%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 9.921 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.634 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.602 g
23% 13% 64%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.244 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.142 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.685 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +5980.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +133.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -97.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cheesecake Saltine cracker
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheesecake Saltine cracker Opinion
Calories 321kcal 393kcal Saltine cracker
Protein 5.5g 10.5g Saltine cracker
Fats 22.5g 1.6g Cheesecake
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Cheesecake
Net carbs 25.1g 79.6g Saltine cracker
Carbs 25.5g 82.3g Saltine cracker
Cholesterol 55mg 0mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin D 18IU 0IU Cheesecake
Magnesium 11mg 26mg Saltine cracker
Calcium 51mg 22mg Cheesecake
Potassium 90mg 115mg Saltine cracker
Iron 0.63mg 7.72mg Saltine cracker
Sugar 21.8g 0.38g Saltine cracker
Fiber 0.4g 2.7g Saltine cracker
Copper 0.02mg 0.145mg Saltine cracker
Zinc 0.51mg 0.94mg Saltine cracker
Phosphorus 93mg 113mg Saltine cracker
Sodium 438mg 849mg Cheesecake
Vitamin A 547IU 0IU Cheesecake
Vitamin A 159µg 0µg Cheesecake
Vitamin E 0.56mg 0.12mg Cheesecake
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg Cheesecake
Manganese 0.14mg 0.637mg Saltine cracker
Selenium 5.2µg 21.4µg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.518mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B2 0.193mg 0.59mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B3 0.195mg 5.714mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B5 0.571mg 0.39mg Cheesecake
Vitamin B6 0.052mg 0.085mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin B12 0.17µg 0µg Cheesecake
Vitamin K 4.4µg 4.9µg Saltine cracker
Folate 18µg 124µg Saltine cracker
Choline 45.9mg 19.6mg Cheesecake
Saturated Fat 9.921g 0.244g Saltine cracker
Monounsaturated Fat 8.634g 0.142g Cheesecake
Polyunsaturated fat 1.602g 0.685g Cheesecake
Tryptophan 0.064mg 0.138mg Saltine cracker
Threonine 0.222mg 0.287mg Saltine cracker
Isoleucine 0.281mg 0.378mg Saltine cracker
Leucine 0.464mg 0.716mg Saltine cracker
Lysine 0.372mg 0.29mg Cheesecake
Methionine 0.136mg 0.18mg Saltine cracker
Phenylalanine 0.258mg 0.514mg Saltine cracker
Valine 0.314mg 0.439mg Saltine cracker
Histidine 0.133mg 0.224mg Saltine cracker
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g Cheesecake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cheesecake Saltine cracker
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Cheesecake
41%
Saltine cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Cheesecake
76%
Saltine cracker

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.42g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.677g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake contains less Sodium (difference - 411mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Cheesecake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172711/nutrients
  2. Saltine cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175068/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.